Diy weights for canopy

This post first appeared in March of 2009. Tent weights are such an important item we are running this post once again. Thanks Nordea for this great tutorial. ed There are many must-haves for vending at an outdoor market. A tent is one of them, especially during the uncertain weather that comes in March and April. New Yorkers got such a surprise last week after waking up to snow on the first day of Spring! Weighing down the tent is so important. Last year, I used various methods to anchor my…

These are the finished product! Component #1 Component #2 Component #4 Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the first time. Here's what I used: 1 10" piece of 4" schedule 40 PVC, cut into 4 equal pieces 2 80# bags of Sackrete. 8 test caps, 4 with 3/8" holes in top 4 eyebolts, 3/8" diameter, 8" long, with nuts (add washers if you wish) After you cut the pipe into 4 pieces, put the test caps in one end and…

We review the best canopy weights and gazebo weights that are available to buy on todays market, sturdy and durable are what you need in this scenario.

I wrote this some time back for another website ( www.thinkcrafts.com ), and am reposting today. Hence the "odd" reference to summer heat! ...

Tis the season for arts and crafts festivals! Having proper tent weights is mandatory for most shows and some may even refuse to let you ven...

Canopy tents are perfect for hosting an outdoor event in the shade. Strong winds, however, can move your tent. Luckily, it's easy to secure your canopy to the ground with ropes. Whether you stake it in the ground or attach weights to the...

These are the finished product! Component #1 Component #2 Component #4 Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the first time. Here's what I used: 1 10" piece of 4" schedule 40 PVC, cut into 4 equal pieces 2 80# bags of Sackrete. 8 test caps, 4 with 3/8" holes in top 4 eyebolts, 3/8" diameter, 8" long, with nuts (add washers if you wish) After you cut the pipe into 4 pieces, put the test caps in one end and…

These are the finished product! Component #1 Component #2 Component #4 Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the first time. Here's what I used: 1 10" piece of 4" schedule 40 PVC, cut into 4 equal pieces 2 80# bags of Sackrete. 8 test caps, 4 with 3/8" holes in top 4 eyebolts, 3/8" diameter, 8" long, with nuts (add washers if you wish) After you cut the pipe into 4 pieces, put the test caps in one end and…

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Your show tent that is! When doing an outdoor show with a tent weights are pretty much a necessity. Unless you want your tent to become airborne - possibly ruining your work, other people's work and risking injury to yourself and others, weight your tent! There are a lot of options out there for weighting the legs of your tent. Some people purchase tent weight bags or make their own with sand. Others haul empty water cooler bottles that they fill with water. Since I wasn't sure that water…